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Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Oncology Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 16-week surgical oncology assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a busy, mixed-acuity Progressive Care Unit while gaining experience with complex oncology and surgical cases. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving neighborhoods, diverse dining and cultural scene, and convenient access to parks, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Mixed-acuity surgical oncology PCU and medical-surgical unit
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, generally 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Variable according to unit needs
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Profile: Approximately 36 beds with a typical staffing goal of 1 nurse to 4 patients; ratios may occasionally reach 1:5
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Floating: May float to other acute-care oncology units within scope of practice

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current acute-care Registered Nurse experience, including at least 1 year of PCU, stepdown, DOU, or IMC experience
• Recent and consistent acute-care nursing experience within the past 12 months
• Active compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of application
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia recognition and management, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience caring for surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, or cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Ability to manage chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin and heparin infusions, chest tubes, and oncologic emergencies
• ONS chemotherapy certification preferred
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flexibility to work variable weekends and float when needed

Progressive Care Unit RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with mixed medical-surgical and PCU acuity
• Care for patients with breast, thyroid, melanoma, liver, pancreatic, splenic, biliary, neuroendocrine, colorectal, reconstructive, orthopedic, and cardiothoracic surgical diagnoses
• Monitor patients using cardiac telemetry and promptly identify changes in rhythm or clinical condition
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, blood products, IV antibiotics, insulin infusions, and heparin infusions according to established protocols
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
• Perform chest tube and tracheostomy care, respiratory support management, and other PCU nursing interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate assessments, treatments, patient education, and discharge planning
• Promote infection prevention, fall prevention, patient safety, and high-quality patient outcomes
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC
• Adapt to changing patient acuity and support other acute-care oncology units when assigned

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity surgical oncology team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.